Elijah was a prophet of Israel’s God. Elijah had power because of God’s power given to him, to pray for no rain for 3 years. Famine resulted. Elijah then obeyed the LORD and sent for King Ahab to bring 450 prophets of Baal to Mount Carmel. Elijah then ordered the prophets of Baal to take […]
The LORD God said to Solomon at the dedication of the newly built temple in Jerusalem, “If you follow Me as your father, David did, then I will establish the throne forever to your descendants”. The LORD God gave King Solomon fair warning – if you follow me with your whole heart and have integrity, […]
King David died and his son, Solomon was king. David’s last words to Solomon were to secure the kingdom of Israel from enemies within and those enemies without the kingdom of Israel. Solomon did secure the kingdom – over time. He wisely waited to secure his kingdom against those who would desire to be king. […]
There are many pivot points in history… which will establish a nations direction for years to come. Either good or bad. Before King David died, he made sure Solomon was crowned king. Another son of David, Absalom, tried to usurp the throne. He was killed as he ran away. Solomon was a godly king, at […]
Follower of Christ – do your words, your actions point others to the living God, God your Savior? Solomon’s words and actions, at the beginning of his reign as king over Israel, were godly. They pointed to the living God. Solomon’s life, his work, his attention to detail in building the house of the LORD […]
Jesus talked to a growing crowd about the “sign” of Messiah. The “sign” of Jonah and the “sign” of the Son of Man. Proof that Jesus was and is the Messiah. Luke 11:29-30 Jesus used two illustrations from Israel’s history to point to the judgment and condemnation against “this generation’s” unbelief in Jesus as Messiah. […]
It’s been a long day. It’s been a busy week. We don’t have much time to ourselves when we are working full time, raising a family, social time with friends, or just vegging in front of the TV or the computer. In the precious moments of time we do have, we fill those with a […]